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“MESH networks use radio waves to create parallel communication networks. In societies that are increasingly under surveillance or where governments can block communication overnight, like in Iran, these decentralised and accessible networks can prove very useful. Tracks meets fans of off grid communication in London, Barcelona and near Bologna in Italy.” #meshtastic #LoRa ARTE

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How can we communicate without internet and 5G? Mesh networks use radio waves to create parallel communication networks. In societies that are incr...

Key takeaways: •A security researcher claims the EU’s new age verification app can be bypassed in under two minutes due to design weaknesses. •The vulnerability reportedly allows attackers to reset authentication controls while retaining previously created identity credentials inside the application. •Critics argue the system stores security controls locally, making PIN limits, biometrics, and rate-limiting counters easily editable by users. •The European Commission says the open-source version is still a demo and will continue receiving updates before any final public rollout. https://cybernews.com/security/eu-age-verification-app-hack/

* UK science secretary denies there are plans to ban VPNs * The government is, however, looking "very closely" at how VPNs are being used * VPN demand has soared in the UK since new age verification checks came into play on July 25

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